Senior Assessment Operations Manager
Are you passionate about making a tangible impact in the education sector? Do you thrive in an environment where operational excellence meets innovation? If so, join our mission-driven team, where your efforts will directly shape the educational journey of thousands, influencing future generations.
About us:
We're a leading charity committed to making a positive impact rather than pursuing profits. Renowned worldwide for education resources, research, and insights. Our work informs policymakers, educators, and key decision makers and strengthen practice in classrooms.
The Opportunity:
As our Assessment Operations Lead, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our assessment operations capabilities. This role demands a blend of strategic vision and operational expertise, ensuring the seamless design, development, and delivery of our assessment projects and trials. You’ll lead the delivery of large scale assessment projects working with government clients such as STA and Ofqual, on a variety of themes such as the Programme for International Student Assessment, Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, Progress in International Reading Literacy Study. Your leadership will ensure our operations are efficient, effective, and continue to meet the high standards our clients have come to expect.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Design and execute operational strategies that enhance our assessment delivery, driving innovation and excellence to secure new work.
Resource Management: Skilfully cost and manage resources and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, fostering collaboration and shared success.
Continuous Improvement: Champion initiatives that refine our processes, ensuring our operations remain at the forefront of operational excellence.
Team Development: Lead and inspire your team, nurturing a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Who You Are:
- An accomplished manager in delivering high-profile and large-scale projects, with a track record of operational success.
- A strategic thinker, comfortable with complex analysis and adept at turning insights into action.
- An exceptional communicator, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders.
- A collaborative partner, passionate about making a positive impact in education.
What we offer:
- A significant role in shaping future outcomes in education, with a competitive salary range of £56,000 - £64,000, reviewed annually.
- A generous pension scheme and 42 days of holiday per year, including Bank Holidays and additional discretionary days.
- A commitment to your professional development and opportunities for growth.
- Agile working arrangements, with time split between home and Slough office, tailored to balance program needs and your personal work style – with two office days a week.
Why join us?
Your work here will not just be a job; it will be a journey of impact and fulfilment. We cherish diversity and inclusivity, ensuring everyone's voice is heard and valued. If you're seeking a role where you can blend passion with purpose, we invite you to apply.
Not ready to apply? Still have a question? Then reach out to us for more information: Louise Wiseman, l.wiseman@nfer.ac.uk
Apply now:
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